How long does it take to file bankruptcy?

If you are considering filing a bankruptcy case, you may be wondering how long the entire process will take.  How long does it take from the time I hire my bankruptcy attorney until my case is filed and I go to court?  You may wonder how long it will take after your court hearing until your case is closed.  The answers to those questions depend on the chapter of bankruptcy that you file as well as your individual case.  While most Chapter 7 bankruptcies are completed in 4 to 6 months, some make a take a while longer.  Chapter 13 bankruptcies will depend on the length of the debtor’s plan.

For more about the bankruptcy process read, “How Long Will My Bankruptcy Take?”

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